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FV13 WHD

2013 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

131,914 mi
Last recorded131,914 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Golf64,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV13 WHD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 131,914 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively binding slightly (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 May 2026 131,914 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively binding slightly (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended ..... lubed (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2025 130,989 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

front brake discs worn/lipped

n/s/r shocker damp of oil

rear brake discs deteriorated/corroded

Fail 12 Nov 2025 130,989 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Body component likely to become detached rear exhaust heatshield (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

front brake discs worn/lipped

n/s/r shocker damp of oil

rear brake discs deteriorated/corroded

Fail 10 Nov 2025 130,985 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2024 122,147 miles

heat shield above back box insecure/rattling

Fail 19 Oct 2024 122,147 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed worn heavily inner edge exposing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick outer pad less than 1.5mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively binding slightly (1.2.1 (f))

heat shield above back box insecure/rattling

Pass 11 Nov 2023 110,573 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre bald inner edge, almost to chords (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Nov 2022 99,041 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Nov 2021 85,756 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2021 85,756 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction indicates malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also cracked and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

both rear tyres cracked

Pass 9 Nov 2020 71,125 miles

Nearside Undertray not fully secure at rear of vehicle (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2020 71,125 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Undertray not fully secure at rear of vehicle (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 May 2019 50,368 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 4 May 2019 50,368 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 May 2018 41,449 miles

nearside front shock absorber leaking

Pass 4 May 2017 36,678 miles
Pass 7 May 2016 31,918 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

under trays obscuring some testable items

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf?

Based on 22,270,993 MOT tests across 1,787,037 vehicles.

74.9%
Pass Rate
6,735
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,787,037
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 700,382
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 301,629
Stop lamp not working 260,234
position lamp(s) not working 257,206
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 229,092
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FV13 WHD is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

Across all 2013 Volkswagen Golf models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.5% with a typical mileage of 64,746 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Golf fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 700,382 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FV13 WHD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Golf typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 13 years old, this Volkswagen Golf is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was FV13 WHD registered?

FV13 WHD is a 2013 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 13 May 2013.

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The MOT history for FV13 WHD shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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